What you need to know in April at Crispell
The Crispell Middle School April 2021 newsletter is now available here and on the Crispell web page, under Crispell School Links, Crispell Resources,
Author: linda.smith
EJR, PBHS Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to states; all PB teams place in regional competition
Odyssey of the Mind teams from Pine Bush High School and EJ Russell Elementary School finished first in their respective regional divisions and are now moving on to the state competitions. All levels of this year’s Odyssey competition are virtual. Teams recorded their work and sent it off to the OOTM headquarters in New Jersey, …
EJR’s Odyssey of the Mind team is headed to states! And now the world competition!
UPDATE: The EJR team came in first place at the state competition on April 3 and is moving on to the world competition in May! Way to go EJR! The EJR Odyssey of the Mind team is going to states! The regional competition was done all virtually, as will the states and worlds, and the …
Let’s read! Two authors with connections to Pine Bush read their books for us
We celebrate reading throughout the year but we put a special emphasis during March when we celebrate Read Across America. Librarian Lisa Ruyack at Pine Bush Elementary shared some videos by authors with connections to Pine Bush as they read their books for all to enjoy. Jordan D. Brown The first author is Jordan D. …
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A library on wheels
Since students have not been able to visit their school libraries as they usually do, librarians have gotten creative. They are bringing the library to the students. At PBE, librarian Lisa Ruyack makes sure all students get their library experience. Toward the end of each day, she loads up her rolling library cart and makes …
Behavioral health care is available for those suffering due to the pandemic
There is help available for uninsured people in the Lower Hudson Valley whose mental health is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinated Behavioral Health Services (CBHS), a tightly knit group of behavioral health and community-based service providers, has launched the ConnexRx Texter. The Texter is prompted by individuals via text or by scanning a barcode. …
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2021-2022 student calendar is approved by board
The 2021-2022 student calendar was adopted by the Pine Bush Board of Education at its March 23 meeting. The calendar can be found on the Parent/Community page of the district website or click here for the 2021-2022 student calendar.
Be part of the Say Something Campaign
On Thursday, March 25, Pine Bush High School will be taking part in the Say Something Campaign, also known as the Sandy Hook Promise. To honor the 26 lives that were lost on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, students will be asked to sign the Say Something banner, taking the pledge to …
#EJRStrong
This past year has been difficult for many. But on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12, EJR celebrated its resilience and strength by marking the one year anniversary of virtual teaching and learning. The message for sure was EJRStrong as students arrived and walked through a blue and gold balloon arch, some flexing their …
‘Esperanza Rising’ tradition continues at CES
Robin Conklin’s fifth-grade students continued a tradition at Circleville Elementary School reading Esperanza Rising, a historical fiction chapter book that is read by fifth grade classes at CES and across the district. In addition to the reading, students also make their own yarn dolls, which have significant meaning in the story about a young …
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